From 98b8feacb560bf2afc37264c5ad4abb5e2fe840b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lily Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2023 05:26:07 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 1/6] region-changing: rework - Reword several introductory parts, including more specific information - Switch from system format notice to mandatory system save data removal - Add success notice on bottom - Merge sections VI and VII --- _pages/en_US/region-changing.txt | 51 ++++++++++++++++++++------------ 1 file changed, 32 insertions(+), 19 deletions(-) diff --git a/_pages/en_US/region-changing.txt b/_pages/en_US/region-changing.txt index 9af30fe4b5..afc1925f6e 100644 --- a/_pages/en_US/region-changing.txt +++ b/_pages/en_US/region-changing.txt @@ -6,11 +6,15 @@ title: "Region Changing" ### Required Reading -This is an add-on section for region changing your CFW SysNAND. This is done by installing the 11.15.0 CTRTransfer image for the region you want to switch to. After installing the image, you can update your device normally to the latest firmware (11.16.0). +This is an add-on section for region changing your device. This is done by installing the 11.15.0 CTRTransfer image for the region you want to switch to. After installing the image, you can update your device normally to the latest firmware (11.16.0). -Note that region changing is almost completely unnecessary since Luma3DS supports out-of-region games and individual title [Locale Emulation](https://github.com/LumaTeam/Luma3DS/wiki/Optional-features). Additionally, running NDS games with alternative out-of-region languages is supported by [TWiLight Menu++](https://github.com/DS-Homebrew/TWiLightMenu/releases). +Note that region changing is almost completely unnecessary since Luma3DS supports out-of-region games and individual title [Locale Emulation](https://github.com/LumaTeam/Luma3DS/wiki/Optional-features). Additionally, running NDS games with alternative out-of-region languages is supported by [TWiLight Menu++](https://github.com/DS-Homebrew/TWiLightMenu/releases). You should only perform a region change if you wish to have your system UI is in a language that is not available on your console's current region. -Note that if you have any payload files other than `GodMode9.firm` in the `/luma/payloads/` folder on your SD card, holding (Start) on boot will display a "chainloader menu" where you will have to use the D-Pad and the (A) button to select "GodMode9" for these instructions. +This page assumes that you have already installed Luma3DS and boot9strap. If you followed this website to the end (Finalizing Setup), you have Luma3DS and boot9strap. +{: .notice--info} + +As apart of this process, system save data will be cleared, including (but not limited to) Friend List, Activity Log, and Mii data. If this data is particularly important to you, it is not recommended to perform a region change at this time. Installed games and their save data will not be affected. +{: .notice--warning} {% capture notice-6 %} If you change the region of your device: @@ -18,20 +22,16 @@ If you change the region of your device: + You will not be able to use your NNID (if you have one). NNIDs are locked to the region that they were created in. + You may not be able to access the eShop, even if you [delete your eShop account](https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/74/~/how-to-delete-a-nintendo-eshop-account) beforehand. This is because certain titles tend to remain linked to the 3DS, even after account deletion (especially on New 3DS). + While purchases can no longer be made on eShop, game updates can still be downloaded. Updates are usually required for online play. + + This logic extends to system transfers, meaning you would not be able to perform a system transfer from a USA 3DS to a region-changed JPN-to-USA 3DS. + + That being said, system transfer and game updates are region locked anyway (e.g. Japanese eShop only has Japanese game updates). + **You will not be able to uninstall custom firmware without bricking the device!** If you intend to uninstall custom firmware in the future, you **MUST** restore your NAND backup that was created before the region change. {% endcapture %}
{{ notice-6 | markdownify }}
-You MUST have already installed Luma3DS and boot9strap to use this. -{: .notice--danger} - -Performing a region change may break extended memory mode games (Monster Hunter, Super Smash Bros, Pokemon Sun/Moon) on Old 3DS/2DS devices. If this occurs, you will need to format the device (using TinyFormat or System Settings) to fix the issue. -{: .notice--warning} - ### What You Need -To use the [magnet](https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnet_URI_scheme) links on this page, you will need a torrent client like [qBittorrent](https://www.qbittorrent.org/download.php) or [Deluge](http://dev.deluge-torrent.org/wiki/Download). +To download the CTRTransfer images on this page, you will need a torrent client like [qBittorrent](https://www.qbittorrent.org/download.php) or [Deluge](http://dev.deluge-torrent.org/wiki/Download). {: .notice--warning} * The latest release of [GodMode9](https://github.com/d0k3/GodMode9/releases/latest) (the GodMode9 `.zip` file) @@ -72,15 +72,28 @@ To use the [magnet](https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnet_URI_scheme) links on this {% include_relative include/ctrtransfer-ticket-copy.txt %} -#### Section VI - Region settings +#### Section VI - Deleting system save data -1. Launch the System Settings -1. Go to "Other Settings", "Profile", then "Region Settings" -1. Select a country from the region you switched to -1. If prompted, you do not need to set a state - -#### Section VII - Remove CTRTransfer image - -{% include_relative include/ctrtransfer-cleanup.txt %} +1. Power off your device +1. Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your device. This will launch GodMode9 +1. Navigate to `[0:] SDCARD` -> `gm9` +1. Press (X) on the CTRTransfer image `.bin` to delete it +1. Press (A) to confirm +1. Press (B) a few times to go back to the main menu +1. Navigate to `[1:] SYSNAND CTRNAND` -> `data` +1. Highlight the 32-character folder that you see +1. Press (Right Shoulder) + (A) to bring up the folder options +1. Select "Copy to 0:/gm9/out" +1. Press (A) to continue +1. While still highlighting the 32-character folder, press (X) to delete the folder +1. Press (A) to confirm +1. Press (A) to unlock SysNAND (lvl2) writing, then input the key combo given +1. Once the folder has been deleted, press (A) to continue +1. Press (A) to relock write permissions if prompted +1. Press (Start) to reboot your device +1. Complete the 3DS initial setup as normal ___ + +Your 3DS has successfully been region changed! +{: .notice--success} From b0cd477cc7c7053dbae7808fac30fec3dcf0e9c1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: lily Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2023 14:47:29 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 2/6] region-changing: delete cfgsave instead Less destructive --- _pages/en_US/region-changing.txt | 11 ++++++----- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/_pages/en_US/region-changing.txt b/_pages/en_US/region-changing.txt index afc1925f6e..6e029a2c2b 100644 --- a/_pages/en_US/region-changing.txt +++ b/_pages/en_US/region-changing.txt @@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ Note that region changing is almost completely unnecessary since Luma3DS support This page assumes that you have already installed Luma3DS and boot9strap. If you followed this website to the end (Finalizing Setup), you have Luma3DS and boot9strap. {: .notice--info} -As apart of this process, system save data will be cleared, including (but not limited to) Friend List, Activity Log, and Mii data. If this data is particularly important to you, it is not recommended to perform a region change at this time. Installed games and their save data will not be affected. +As apart of this process, your system configuration will be reset to its defaults. This includes things such as your username, country, and language. Installed games and their save data will not be affected. {: .notice--warning} {% capture notice-6 %} @@ -80,15 +80,16 @@ To download the CTRTransfer images on this page, you will need a torrent client 1. Press (X) on the CTRTransfer image `.bin` to delete it 1. Press (A) to confirm 1. Press (B) a few times to go back to the main menu -1. Navigate to `[1:] SYSNAND CTRNAND` -> `data` -1. Highlight the 32-character folder that you see +1. Navigate to `[1:] SYSNAND CTRNAND` -> `data` -> `` -> `sysdata` + + The `` is a 32 characters long +1. Use the D-Pad to highlight `00010017` 1. Press (Right Shoulder) + (A) to bring up the folder options 1. Select "Copy to 0:/gm9/out" 1. Press (A) to continue -1. While still highlighting the 32-character folder, press (X) to delete the folder +1. While still highlighting `00010017`, press (X) to delete it 1. Press (A) to confirm 1. Press (A) to unlock SysNAND (lvl2) writing, then input the key combo given -1. Once the folder has been deleted, press (A) to continue +1. Once the file has been deleted, press (A) to continue 1. Press (A) to relock write permissions if prompted 1. Press (Start) to reboot your device 1. Complete the 3DS initial setup as normal From b5fc2360044c3a0c101b9f5561938171e70c0af6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: eip <36315290+eip618@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2023 10:46:18 +1100 Subject: [PATCH 3/6] Update region-changing.txt --- _pages/en_US/region-changing.txt | 6 ++++-- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/_pages/en_US/region-changing.txt b/_pages/en_US/region-changing.txt index 6e029a2c2b..2725bface0 100644 --- a/_pages/en_US/region-changing.txt +++ b/_pages/en_US/region-changing.txt @@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ To download the CTRTransfer images on this page, you will need a torrent client 1. Press (A) to confirm 1. Press (B) a few times to go back to the main menu 1. Navigate to `[1:] SYSNAND CTRNAND` -> `data` -> `` -> `sysdata` - + The `` is a 32 characters long + + The `` will be a folder with a 32 character length random-looking name. You may recognize this from Seedminer, if you used that method 1. Use the D-Pad to highlight `00010017` 1. Press (Right Shoulder) + (A) to bring up the folder options 1. Select "Copy to 0:/gm9/out" @@ -92,7 +92,9 @@ To download the CTRTransfer images on this page, you will need a torrent client 1. Once the file has been deleted, press (A) to continue 1. Press (A) to relock write permissions if prompted 1. Press (Start) to reboot your device -1. Complete the 3DS initial setup as normal +1. Your device will load into the initial setup menu + + This is expected behaviour. You have not lost any of your game data +1. Complete the initial setup menu by following the prompts on your device's screen ___ From 05be0919b2b0c5ac883b5d9f4b4e1c2e8e6bcd28 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: lifehackerhansol Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2023 18:52:35 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 4/6] typo --- _pages/en_US/region-changing.txt | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/_pages/en_US/region-changing.txt b/_pages/en_US/region-changing.txt index 2725bface0..d6e92b62eb 100644 --- a/_pages/en_US/region-changing.txt +++ b/_pages/en_US/region-changing.txt @@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ Note that region changing is almost completely unnecessary since Luma3DS support This page assumes that you have already installed Luma3DS and boot9strap. If you followed this website to the end (Finalizing Setup), you have Luma3DS and boot9strap. {: .notice--info} -As apart of this process, your system configuration will be reset to its defaults. This includes things such as your username, country, and language. Installed games and their save data will not be affected. +As a part of this process, your system configuration will be reset to its defaults. This includes things such as your username, country, and language. Installed games and their save data will not be affected. {: .notice--warning} {% capture notice-6 %} From 5d8b21bbb461d3d91db6d397e9d1e6d0448ab88c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: lifehackerhansol Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:37:59 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 5/6] ctrtransfer: backport datayeet changes from region-changing --- _pages/en_US/ctrtransfer.txt | 34 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 26 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) diff --git a/_pages/en_US/ctrtransfer.txt b/_pages/en_US/ctrtransfer.txt index 7d28b44618..deed972b28 100644 --- a/_pages/en_US/ctrtransfer.txt +++ b/_pages/en_US/ctrtransfer.txt @@ -8,17 +8,15 @@ title: "CTRTransfer" This is an add-on section for installing an 11.15.0 CTRTransfer image to your device. -Note that if you have any payload files other than `GodMode9.firm` in the `/luma/payloads/` folder on your SD card, holding (Start) on boot will display a "chainloader menu" where you will have to use the D-Pad and the (A) button to select "GodMode9" for these instructions. +This page assumes that you have already installed Luma3DS and boot9strap. If you followed this website to the end (Finalizing Setup), you have Luma3DS and boot9strap. +{: .notice--info} -You MUST have already installed Luma3DS and boot9strap to use this. -{: .notice--danger} - -Performing a CTRTransfer may break extended memory mode games (Monster Hunter, Super Smash Bros, Pokemon Sun/Moon) on Old 3DS/2DS devices. If this occurs, you will need to format the device (using TinyFormat or System Settings) to fix the issue. +As a part of this process, your system configuration will be reset to its defaults. This includes things such as your username, country, and language. Installed games and their save data will not be affected. {: .notice--warning} ### What You Need -To use the [magnet](https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnet_URI_scheme) links on this page, you will need a torrent client like [qBittorrent](https://www.qbittorrent.org/download.php) or [Deluge](http://dev.deluge-torrent.org/wiki/Download). +To download the CTRTransfer images on this page, you will need a torrent client like [qBittorrent](https://www.qbittorrent.org/download.php) or [Deluge](http://dev.deluge-torrent.org/wiki/Download). {: .notice--warning} * The latest release of [GodMode9](https://github.com/d0k3/GodMode9/releases/latest) (the GodMode9 `.zip` file) @@ -55,9 +53,29 @@ To use the [magnet](https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnet_URI_scheme) links on this {% include_relative include/ctrtransfer-ticket-copy.txt %} -#### Section V - Remove CTRTransfer image +#### Section VI - Deleting system save data -{% include_relative include/ctrtransfer-cleanup.txt %} +1. Power off your device +1. Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your device. This will launch GodMode9 +1. Navigate to `[0:] SDCARD` -> `gm9` +1. Press (X) on the CTRTransfer image `.bin` to delete it +1. Press (A) to confirm +1. Press (B) a few times to go back to the main menu +1. Navigate to `[1:] SYSNAND CTRNAND` -> `data` -> `` -> `sysdata` + + The `` will be a folder with a 32 character length random-looking name. You may recognize this from Seedminer, if you used that method +1. Use the D-Pad to highlight `00010017` +1. Press (Right Shoulder) + (A) to bring up the folder options +1. Select "Copy to 0:/gm9/out" +1. Press (A) to continue +1. While still highlighting `00010017`, press (X) to delete it +1. Press (A) to confirm +1. Press (A) to unlock SysNAND (lvl2) writing, then input the key combo given +1. Once the file has been deleted, press (A) to continue +1. Press (A) to relock write permissions if prompted +1. Press (Start) to reboot your device +1. Your device will load into the initial setup menu + + This is expected behaviour. You have not lost any of your game data +1. Complete the initial setup menu by following the prompts on your device's screen ___ From d3b8601aaa39de798ea60543a4a8c86d1f4e5720 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: lifehackerhansol Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:41:15 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 6/6] re-commonize the last section of ctrtransfer pages --- _pages/en_US/ctrtransfer.txt | 22 +------------------- _pages/en_US/include/ctrnand-datayeet.txt | 21 +++++++++++++++++++ _pages/en_US/include/ctrtransfer-cleanup.txt | 5 ----- _pages/en_US/region-changing.txt | 22 +------------------- 4 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 47 deletions(-) create mode 100644 _pages/en_US/include/ctrnand-datayeet.txt delete mode 100644 _pages/en_US/include/ctrtransfer-cleanup.txt diff --git a/_pages/en_US/ctrtransfer.txt b/_pages/en_US/ctrtransfer.txt index deed972b28..b4ddf12625 100644 --- a/_pages/en_US/ctrtransfer.txt +++ b/_pages/en_US/ctrtransfer.txt @@ -55,27 +55,7 @@ To download the CTRTransfer images on this page, you will need a torrent client #### Section VI - Deleting system save data -1. Power off your device -1. Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your device. This will launch GodMode9 -1. Navigate to `[0:] SDCARD` -> `gm9` -1. Press (X) on the CTRTransfer image `.bin` to delete it -1. Press (A) to confirm -1. Press (B) a few times to go back to the main menu -1. Navigate to `[1:] SYSNAND CTRNAND` -> `data` -> `` -> `sysdata` - + The `` will be a folder with a 32 character length random-looking name. You may recognize this from Seedminer, if you used that method -1. Use the D-Pad to highlight `00010017` -1. Press (Right Shoulder) + (A) to bring up the folder options -1. Select "Copy to 0:/gm9/out" -1. Press (A) to continue -1. While still highlighting `00010017`, press (X) to delete it -1. Press (A) to confirm -1. Press (A) to unlock SysNAND (lvl2) writing, then input the key combo given -1. Once the file has been deleted, press (A) to continue -1. Press (A) to relock write permissions if prompted -1. Press (Start) to reboot your device -1. Your device will load into the initial setup menu - + This is expected behaviour. You have not lost any of your game data -1. Complete the initial setup menu by following the prompts on your device's screen +{% include_relative include/ctrnand-datayeet.txt %} ___ diff --git a/_pages/en_US/include/ctrnand-datayeet.txt b/_pages/en_US/include/ctrnand-datayeet.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..6749b1d1bc --- /dev/null +++ b/_pages/en_US/include/ctrnand-datayeet.txt @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +1. Power off your device +1. Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your device. This will launch GodMode9 +1. Navigate to `[0:] SDCARD` -> `gm9` +1. Press (X) on the CTRTransfer image `.bin` to delete it +1. Press (A) to confirm +1. Press (B) a few times to go back to the main menu +1. Navigate to `[1:] SYSNAND CTRNAND` -> `data` -> `` -> `sysdata` + + The `` will be a folder with a 32 character length random-looking name. You may recognize this from Seedminer, if you used that method +1. Use the D-Pad to highlight `00010017` +1. Press (Right Shoulder) + (A) to bring up the folder options +1. Select "Copy to 0:/gm9/out" +1. Press (A) to continue +1. While still highlighting `00010017`, press (X) to delete it +1. Press (A) to confirm +1. Press (A) to unlock SysNAND (lvl2) writing, then input the key combo given +1. Once the file has been deleted, press (A) to continue +1. Press (A) to relock write permissions if prompted +1. Press (Start) to reboot your device +1. Your device will load into the initial setup menu + + This is expected behaviour. You have not lost any of your game data +1. Complete the initial setup menu by following the prompts on your device's screen diff --git a/_pages/en_US/include/ctrtransfer-cleanup.txt b/_pages/en_US/include/ctrtransfer-cleanup.txt deleted file mode 100644 index 2b24644815..0000000000 --- a/_pages/en_US/include/ctrtransfer-cleanup.txt +++ /dev/null @@ -1,5 +0,0 @@ -1. Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your device. This will launch GodMode9 -1. Navigate to `[0:] SDCARD` -> `gm9` -1. Press (X) on the CTRTransfer image `.bin` to delete it -1. Press (A) to confirm -1. Press (Start) to reboot your device diff --git a/_pages/en_US/region-changing.txt b/_pages/en_US/region-changing.txt index d6e92b62eb..413fdb3c10 100644 --- a/_pages/en_US/region-changing.txt +++ b/_pages/en_US/region-changing.txt @@ -74,27 +74,7 @@ To download the CTRTransfer images on this page, you will need a torrent client #### Section VI - Deleting system save data -1. Power off your device -1. Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your device. This will launch GodMode9 -1. Navigate to `[0:] SDCARD` -> `gm9` -1. Press (X) on the CTRTransfer image `.bin` to delete it -1. Press (A) to confirm -1. Press (B) a few times to go back to the main menu -1. Navigate to `[1:] SYSNAND CTRNAND` -> `data` -> `` -> `sysdata` - + The `` will be a folder with a 32 character length random-looking name. You may recognize this from Seedminer, if you used that method -1. Use the D-Pad to highlight `00010017` -1. Press (Right Shoulder) + (A) to bring up the folder options -1. Select "Copy to 0:/gm9/out" -1. Press (A) to continue -1. While still highlighting `00010017`, press (X) to delete it -1. Press (A) to confirm -1. Press (A) to unlock SysNAND (lvl2) writing, then input the key combo given -1. Once the file has been deleted, press (A) to continue -1. Press (A) to relock write permissions if prompted -1. Press (Start) to reboot your device -1. Your device will load into the initial setup menu - + This is expected behaviour. You have not lost any of your game data -1. Complete the initial setup menu by following the prompts on your device's screen +{% include_relative include/ctrnand-datayeet.txt %} ___